Rafael Nadal wins US Open to lift 16th Grand Slam title

World No. 1 Rafael Nadal defeated No. 28 Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 to lift his third US Open title and his 16th overall Grand Slam title.

Nadal dominated every aspect of the match that lasted around two and a half hours. Anderson was able to serve aces — his biggest strength — under extreme pressure, but it was no match to Nadal’s superior forehand and a ferocious backhand. Nadal managed to break Anderson four times in the game — all that was needed to take the match in straight sets.

This win is also Nadal’s final major with his uncle, Toni, as his coach. Toni Nadal is stepping aside to focus on his work at Nadal’s tennis academy in Mallorca, Spain. Carlos Moya, a former world No. 1, joined Nadal’s coaching team in December.

As the US Open closes up the 2017 Slam season, it the marks the year of resurgence for the old-timers of the game: both Nadal and Federer have each won two of the four major titles.